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GB-Bristol: Microsoft Unified Support

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Unified Support" has been completed by the Office for Students, located in Bristol. This contract, under the industry category of software maintenance and repair services (CPV code 72267000), involves services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached its award stage on 23 February 2026, with the contract active from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. The contract, valued at £55,625, was awarded to Microsoft Limited. The procurement method details were not specified in the provided information.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses operating in the software support and maintenance sector, especially those capable of providing robust services to governmental organisations. While the suitability section indicates a preference for larger enterprises, given that SMEs and VCSEs were not highlighted as suitable, this contract could greatly benefit established businesses looking to expand or strengthen their portfolio in public sector engagements. The opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth within the specified region, especially for companies that can offer competitive and high-quality service solutions compatible with Microsoft systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0dc26be-60c5-40f1-9d95-6d3f53db21a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3616668-8d92-4c60-8f0c-92382b5dab30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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